Finding Xiao Zai proved more difficult than Chu Yun initially thought.
He took several laps of the estate without finding nor hide nor hair of him. It was possible that Xiao Zai was also in motion, and this was why Chu Yun couldn't find him. But after burning several incense sticks of time searching for him, even Chu Yun had to admit defeat.
Hua Nanyi was equally as elusive at first, but eventually he found her in the kitchens catching up with the other servants she was friends with.
"Nanyi have you seen uh, His Highness?" He changed his term of address for Xiao Zai at the last minute. While everyone around the palace was used to his casual relationship with Hua Nanyi, maybe it was a good idea for them to see Chu Yun showing his husband the proper deference in public -- considering the latest developments.
"I apologize, but I haven't seen him," Hua Nanyi said, turning back to her conversation.
